Travel and Outdoors

We’re sharing a few campsite locations across central Indiana that are great for stargazing and viewing the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Here’s the interesting backstory behind Indy’s favorite skeletal friend.
We’re getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in Indianapolis.
Brown County isn’t the only destination to view beautiful fall foliage. Check out these nature preserves around central Indiana that provide fall colors.
The expansion of a 16-court complex creates a total of 23 pickleball courts throughout the city.
Help keep Indy’s landscapes and wildlife healthy and beautiful with these pro tips.
Saturday, Sept. 23 marks the first official day of fall — but when will it actually start to look like fall? Here’s when you can expect to start seeing some fall foliage around central Indiana.
Ditch the car and take part in Car Free Day to help make Indy a more environmentally friendly place to live, work, and play.
There’s nothing like a cool autumn day picking produce + hitting the hay (literally).
From container homes to adventure forts, Indianapolis + central Indiana are full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
Bird migration is in full swing this fall. Here’s how you can help our little feathered friends fly safely over Indy.
Get in the spirit of all things spiced and spooky with festivities happening across central Indiana.
Prepare for fall weather in Indy with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Hoping for a little R+R, but don’t wanna travel far? Check out these staycation ideas.
Don’t let cooling temps freeze the fun. There are plenty of ways to make the most of your last few sunny weeks before fall.
Fellow stargazers, here are a few spots around Indy to escape the light pollution of the city and look to the sky.
UV Safety Awareness Month is held during summer in July when most of us spend more time outside — so here’s your reminder to protect yourself from the sun.
July is nationally recognized as Parks and Rec Month + we’re sharing with you all the ways you can help support The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis.
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
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Heath Outdoor LLC is spreading its roots + growing from a landscape center into a brewery, distillery, and taproom on the near east side of Indianapolis.
Our guide to understanding the Air Quality Index.
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
If you’re the kind of kid who’s always looking for creepy-crawlies, use this field guide to bugs… and see if you can get a bingo.
We’ve removed the landmarks from this Circle City neighborhood so you can put your Hoosier knowledge to the test.
It’s Pollinator Week — so we’re sharing some events to get out and learn more about the crucial members of our environment.
Kayaking, canoeing + paddle boarding are great ways to explore the Indy area — so we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to get on the water safely.
Whether you’re looking to get some fresh air or cut down on your carbon footprint, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best spots around Indy to take the bicycle for a spin.
The annual yoga gathering will bring together Hoosier yogis with guided instruction and a vendor village on Wednesday, June 21.
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Plus get a free overnight stay this July.
To make the hot days a little more bearable, we’ve compiled a list of water spots to beat the heat.
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